Medical
After botched execution attempt, death row inmate Christa Pike awakes 'angry and confused'
She is the first person known to have survived a "completed execution attempt" in the US, her lawyers say, calling it a violation of the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments.
Forehead reduction surgery in Turkey: What patients should know
Turkey OUT, Israel IN: How Trichogenics became an international destination for hair transplants
FBI staff psychiatric, medical records stolen by ShinyHunters, hackers claim
AI is making decisions about our lives. Who takes responsibility? - opinion
Warnings from OpenAI and Anthropic reinforce the need for enforceable safeguards, human oversight and a way to challenge decisions that cause harm.
Tel Aviv University, German Institute Expand Brain Research Collaboration
The partnership will focus on electrophysiology, neuroimaging and training for early-career researchers, with joint summer schools planned in Germany and Israel.
Pakistan orders Afghan medical students home, bars new Afghan admissions
In a statement released Tuesday night, the Afghan Embassy said the decision would have a significant impact on the academic progress and future of Afghan students.
The Israel Public Health Association’s bet on what comes next
Chief executive, Yasmin Nahum, is trying to meet a surge in wartime trauma, youth substance use, and prescription-opioid dependence with programs the state has not yet absorbed.
Going where the need is greatest
Yael Eckstein reflects on a year of life-saving assistance and looks ahead to expanding the IFCJ’s work in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.
Making Aliyah? Your healthcare plan should begin before the flight
Medical records, medication continuity and a plan for children’s care can make the move to Israel safer and far less stressful.
Israel must fight harder to keep its doctors in the country - editorial
Israel needs doctors. There are Jewish doctors around the world who may want to make Israel their home. Connecting the two is vital for a country that prides itself on solving difficult problems.
Brain drain: Israel’s medical exodus grows as nearly 1,400 doctors leave inside three years
In 2023, 416 doctors left Israel for at least one year, compared with 530 in 2024 and a preliminary estimate of 419 in 2025.
When health systems fail, experience matters: Dr. Haregewoyn's 30-year leadership argument
After three decades leading public health programs, Dr. Moses Haregewoyn argues that experience, accountability and operational expertise are essential to building resilient health systems.